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Short answer: DeleteMe is the longest-running consumer data broker removal service. It combines automation with human privacy advisors who search for your listings and submit removals, then sends you detailed reports roughly every quarter. It costs more than Incogni (about $129 a year for one person), but its reports make it easy to see exactly what was found and removed.
How DeleteMe works
- You provide the names, addresses, phone numbers and emails you want removed.
- DeleteMe's team and tools search people-search and data broker sites for matching listings.
- They submit opt-out requests and verify removals.
- You receive a report showing what was found and removed, with ongoing scans throughout your subscription.
Pricing
Plan | Reported price |
|---|---|
Individual | ~$129/year |
Family (2 people) | ~$229/year |
Multi-year and larger family plans | Discounts available |
Check DeleteMe's site for current pricing and promotions.
What's good
- Human review of listings and removals.
- Detailed periodic reports showing exactly which sites listed you.
- Custom removal requests for sites you find yourself.
- Long track record in the data removal market.
What's not
- More expensive than Incogni.
- Can't remove public records at the source, social media posts or news articles.
- Listings can reappear, which is why the service is a subscription.
Who benefits most from data removal
Data broker removal is useful for everyone, but it matters most for:
- People at risk of harassment or stalking, including survivors of domestic abuse, for whom a published home address is a safety issue.
- Public-facing professionals — journalists, healthcare workers, teachers, police, executives and content creators — who attract unwanted attention.
- Anyone who has been doxxed, or wants to reduce the personal details scammers use to make phishing and voice-cloning scams convincing.
- Older relatives, whose ages, addresses and relatives' names on people-search sites help scammers target them.
What to expect after signing up
Timeframe | What happens |
|---|---|
First days | You submit the details to remove; DeleteMe begins searching |
First weeks | Opt-out requests are submitted; many brokers process them within weeks |
First report | A detailed report shows sites found and removal status |
Ongoing | Repeated scans catch re-listings; new reports roughly every quarter |
Some brokers take longer or need extra verification. Listings can return when brokers buy fresh data, which is why removal works best as an ongoing service.
Extra steps that make removal stick
- Use email aliases (SimpleLogin) and a secondary phone number for shopping and sign-ups, so new profiles are harder to link to you.
- Opt out of prescreened credit offers at OptOutPrescreen.com (US), which reduces the data shared for marketing.
- Tighten social media privacy settings — public profiles are a major source for people-search sites.
- Check whether your state offers address-confidentiality programs if you have safety concerns.
DeleteMe vs. Incogni
Choose DeleteMe if you value human-verified removals and detailed reports. Choose **Incogni** if you want the lowest price and fully automated requests to a large list of brokers. Both are legitimate; neither makes you disappear from the internet.
Do it yourself for free
You can submit opt-out requests to people-search sites yourself. Start with the big ones that show up when you search your own name, keep a list, and check back every few months. DeleteMe is worth it when your time is worth more than its fee — or when you have a specific safety reason to stay off these sites.
Verdict
DeleteMe is a trustworthy, hands-on data removal service with the best reporting in the category. It costs more than Incogni, but for people who want to see exactly what's being removed, it earns its price.
Frequently asked questions
Does DeleteMe work?
Yes, for the people-search and data broker sites it covers. It reduces your listings; it can't remove public records or social media posts.
How much does DeleteMe cost?
About $129 a year for an individual and about $229 a year for two people, with multi-year discounts.
How often does DeleteMe send reports?
Roughly every quarter, plus ongoing monitoring during your subscription.
Sources
- Security.org, DeleteMe review and pricing 2026
- Petronella Technology Group, Personal data removal services compared
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